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Shepherd Community Academy

Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–5

Indianapolis, IN

4107 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Indiana

Shepherd Community Academy is a Church of the Nazarene private school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 118 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
118
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana (10 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Christian elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 104 Christian elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    110’17–18117’19–20116’21–22118’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K21
    122
    222
    318
    420
    515

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino83%
    White12%
    Black5%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherd Community Academy whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Shepherd Community Academy

    What grades does Shepherd Community Academy serve?

    Shepherd Community Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Shepherd Community Academy?

    About 118 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shepherd Community Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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